Core Viewpoint - The China Securities report indicates a 4.51% increase in the CITIC Basic Chemical Industry Index for July 2025, ranking 13th among 30 CITIC primary industries, with a recommendation to focus on pesticide, organic silicon, and polyester filament industries in August 2025 [1][2][5] Market Review - In July 2025, the CITIC Basic Chemical Industry Index outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.77 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 0.96 percentage points, with a year-on-year increase of 41.50%, surpassing the Shanghai Composite Index by 13.06 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 16.24 percentage points [2] Sub-industry and Stock Performance - Among 33 CITIC tertiary sub-industries in July 2025, 26 experienced gains, with modified plastics, polyurethane, and civil explosives leading the way with increases of 16.69%, 14.01%, and 12.09% respectively. Conversely, nylon, fluorochemicals, and lithium battery chemicals saw declines of 3.99%, 1.26%, and 1.25% respectively [3] - Out of 523 stocks in the basic chemical sector, 310 rose while 211 fell, with the top gainers being Xinwei New Materials (1083.42%), Dongcai Technology (84.92%), and Honghe Technology (58.84%). The largest declines were seen in Jiyuan Group (-26.23%), Keheng Co. (-25.78%), and Zhongyida (-23.69%) [3] Product Price Tracking - In July 2025, international oil prices continued to rise, with WTI crude increasing by 6.37% to $69.26 per barrel and Brent crude by 7.28% to $72.53 per barrel. Among 319 tracked products, 103 saw price increases, with TDI, trichloromethane, and coking coal leading the gains at 43.29%, 32.79%, and 32.56% respectively. However, 177 products experienced price declines, with the largest drops in methyl acrylate (-24.08%) and butyl acrylate (-10.61%) [4] Industry Investment Recommendations - The industry maintains a "market perform" investment rating, anticipating a potential improvement in certain sub-industries as the chemical industry's anti-involution policies take effect, particularly in the pesticide, organic silicon, and polyester filament sectors for August 2025 [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "in line with the market" for the basic chemical industry [7][5]. Core Viewpoints - The basic chemical industry index rose by 4.51% in July 2025, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and the CSI 300 Index by 0.77 and 0.96 percentage points, respectively [10][7]. - The report suggests continued focus on the pesticide, organic silicon, and polyester filament sectors, which are expected to benefit from the anti-involution policies [5][7]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The basic chemical industry index has increased by 41.50% over the past year, ranking 14th among 30 major industries [10][7]. - In July 2025, 26 out of 33 sub-industries saw an increase, with modified plastics, polyurethane, and civil explosives leading the gains at 16.69%, 14.01%, and 12.09%, respectively [11][10]. Product Price Tracking - The report indicates a continued downward trend in chemical product prices, with 177 products showing a decrease in July 2025 [7][11]. - Notable price increases were observed in TDI, trichloromethane, and coking coal, with respective rises of 43.29%, 32.79%, and 32.56% [7][11]. Industry and Company News - The report highlights the launch of a three-year action plan by the China Pesticide Industry Association to combat issues like hidden additives and illegal production in the pesticide sector [29][30]. - A significant investment of 2.32 billion yuan by Shandong Haihua in Inner Mongolia's largest natural soda ash mine is noted, aimed at optimizing product structure and expanding development space [34][35].

Core Viewpoint - The credit rating agency has assigned a stable outlook to Zhejiang Zhenyang Development Co., Ltd. (stock code: 603213.SH), considering its competitive cost structure due to location advantages and energy consumption control, despite facing challenges such as declining profitability and increasing leverage [3][4]. Company Overview - Zhejiang Zhenyang is the only chlor-alkali enterprise in the Ningbo Petrochemical Economic and Technological Development Zone, benefiting from rich customer resources and convenient transportation [3][4]. - The company has a total asset value of 33.48 billion yuan as of March 2025, with total debt at 4.64 billion yuan and equity attributable to shareholders at 19.60 billion yuan [3]. Financial Performance - The company reported a significant increase in operating income, reaching 28.99 billion yuan in 2023, but net profit decreased by 23.42% year-on-year due to declining sales margins [3][4]. - The EBITDA interest coverage ratio was 13.77 in 2023, indicating strong ability to cover interest expenses [3]. Industry Environment - The chlor-alkali industry is experiencing a mixed demand scenario, with the production of caustic soda expected to grow, but prices may remain volatile due to supply and demand dynamics [7][8]. - The overall production capacity of caustic soda in China is projected to increase by approximately 447,000 tons in 2025, with a growth rate of about 8.9% [8][9]. Market Dynamics - The company faces pressure from increased competition in the PVC market, with a projected decline in profitability due to high inventory levels and weak downstream demand [10][11]. - The price of liquid chlorine has been fluctuating, and the market for PVC remains under pressure due to low demand from the real estate sector [10][11]. Operational Challenges - The company is under pressure from rising capital expenditure due to ongoing projects, including a 939 million yuan investment in a new caustic soda production line [4][5]. - Environmental regulations are tightening, increasing the company's operational risks related to safety and compliance [4][10]. Sales and Distribution - The company maintains a strong regional sales presence, with a significant portion of its products sold in the East China region, benefiting from lower transportation costs [13][14]. - The sales model combines direct sales and distribution, with a focus on maintaining strong relationships with key customers [17][18].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the MIBK industry Core Insights - The MIBK market in May 2025 showed a weak downward trend, with production and profit both declining significantly [5][6][15] - The average profit for the MIBK industry was reported at -1058 yuan/ton, a decrease of 29.02% compared to the previous month [6][54] - The production volume for May was 1.29 million tons, down 5.84% from April [6][35] Summary by Sections Market Analysis and Forecast - The MIBK market experienced a weak trading atmosphere in May, with the average price in East China at 8818 yuan/ton, down 6.34% from April [5][15] - The supply of MIBK is expected to decrease slightly in June, with a forecasted production of around 1.25 million tons, a 3.10% decrease [21][30] - Demand remains weak, particularly in the tire industry, which is expected to limit MIBK consumption [24][31] Fundamental Analysis - MIBK production decreased in May, with a capacity utilization rate of 50.86%, down 4.95 percentage points from April [35][39] - The overall consumption of MIBK remained low, with downstream orders significantly affected [39][40] - Import volumes for MIBK were negligible, while exports saw a significant decrease in April [42][49] Profitability - The average profit for MIBK production in May was -1058 yuan/ton, reflecting a significant decline from the previous month [53][57] - The profitability of the MIBK industry is under pressure due to high costs and inventory levels [54][57] Supply and Demand Balance - The supply-demand gap for MIBK is projected to decrease slightly in June, with total demand remaining stable at 0.9 million tons [30][31] - The market sentiment among participants is mixed, with some expecting stability while others anticipate further declines due to weak demand [29][31]